Spec Sizes

Nissan Altima vs Buick Regal Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2001 catalog dimensions. Nissan Altima · Buick Regal

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length185.8 in
  • Height55.9 in
  • Wheelbase103.1 in
  • Curb weight2,851 lb – 3,057 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.1 in
  • Buick Regal width72.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Altima is 10.4 in shorter (185.8 in vs 196.2 in)
  • Width: Nissan Altima is 3.6 in narrower (69.1 in vs 72.7 in)
  • Height: Buick Regal is 0.7 in taller (55.9 in vs 56.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 109.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Buick Regal is 539 lb heavier (2,954 lb vs 3,493 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Buick Regal is 539 lb heavier (2,954 lb vs 3,493 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (103.1 in vs 109.0 in)
  3. Length: Nissan Altima is 10.4 in shorter (185.8 in vs 196.2 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Altima is 3.6 in narrower (69.1 in vs 72.7 in)
  5. Height: Buick Regal is 0.7 in taller (55.9 in vs 56.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is shorter by 10.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Altima · garage fit for Buick Regal
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Altima — Nissan Altima is narrower by 3.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Altima — Based on length × width (Nissan Altima)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan AltimaBuick RegalDifference
Length185.8 in196.2 in10.4 in
Width69.1 in72.7 in3.6 in
Height55.9 in56.6 in0.7 in
Wheelbase103.1 in109.0 in5.9 in
Curb weight2,954 lb3,493 lb539 lb

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